The Perfect Hack for Wrinkles!

No more ironing!

Your Thursday Tips will save you time and a dime!  This week’s tips come from the Family Handyman’s “Life Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner.”

Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes for 10 minutes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles.  It’s a huge time saver for lighter fabrics.

Take the guesswork out of hanging picture frames, shelves and other items with “keyhole” hangers.  Stick a piece of masking tape over the keyholes, and then trace over the keyholes with a pencil, making a template.  Making sure it’s level, stick the template on the wall where you want the shelf.  Drill your anchor holes or screws into the template and remove it.

A dishwasher makes quick work of disinfecting toys that are washable, like Legos.  All you need is a laundry bag.  Drop the Legos into the bag and place on top rack. Run your dishwasher as usual, but remove before the drying cycle.  Let them air dry completely on a towel.

Drill 1/8″ holes every 2″ and screw a cap the end. Weave the hose around your plants and turn on the spigot. Test the water settings. To make it even easier, add a programmable faucet timer to the hose.